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Master of International Security Studies

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Overview

The Master of International Security Studies has a security focus, studying the major changes in the international system in the aftermath of 11 September 2001.

Key features

Learn from experts from around the world with practical experience in all levels of security.
Opportunity to undertaje master level study in the workplace, supervised and coordinated through a program of web based activities.
Contemporary and rigorous academic study in security studies and intelligence analysis, as well as transnational crime, international law and political violence.

Minimum course duration

1 year full time/part time equivalent

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

The program is designed for Australian and international students who work or wish to work within fields of strategy in either government or non-government organisations.

This program is designed for individuals considering a high level career in government, private industry or non-government organisations, or those wishing to undertake research activities in related academic areas.

Course fee

AUD $20,544.00 p.a.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

To enter into the program without prior tertiary study you must have gained substantial professional experience in a relevant field.

Notes:

Attendance modes: internal, external

Commencing: first half-year, second half-year

What you will study

General requirements	Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above	32
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master

800 level or above				Credit Points
Required	24cp from	PICT809	Research Project
		PICT816	Internship
		PICT838	Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges
		PICT847	Supervised Project in Security Studies
		PICT901	International Security
		PICT903	Economic and Resource Security
		PICT905	Weapons of Mass Destruction: Proliferation and Control
		PICT906	International Security Law
		PICT907	Border Security and Migration
		PICT908	Globalisation and Security
		PICT913	Asia-Pacific Security
		PICT914	International Crime
		PICT915	Humanitarian Intervention and Peacekeeping
		PICT920	Asian Economic Security Threats	24
Required	8cp from	PICT802	Terrorism Issues
		PICT806	Strategic Policing
		PICT808	Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism
		PICT809	Research Project
		PICT813	Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Application
		PICT814	Intelligence and National Security
		PICT816	Internship
		PICT818	National Security and Counter Terrorism Issues
		PICT837	Terrorist Support Networks and Operations
		PICT838	Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges
		PICT840	Cybercrime
		PICT841	Organised Crime
		PICT842	Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
		PICT843	Comparative Policing
		PICT844	Advanced Intelligence Analysis
		PICT845	Intelligence Product and Decision Making
		PICT846	Competitive Intelligence
		PICT847	Supervised Project in Security Studies
		PICT901	International Security
		PICT903	Economic and Resource Security
		PICT905	Weapons of Mass Destruction: Proliferation and Control
		PICT906	International Security Law
		PICT907	Border Security and Migration
		PICT908	Globalisation and Security
		PICT913	Asia-Pacific Security
		PICT914	International Crime
		PICT915	Humanitarian Intervention and Peacekeeping
		PICT920	Asian Economic Security Threats	8
Total credit points required to satisfy this master				32